In June and July of 2006, five South African women (average age 55 years) walked ± 700kms along the old VF pilgrimage trail from Switzerland to Rome. They raised over R50 000 for Homenet Children's Charities. This is their story - written on their blog in towns and villages along the way.
Monday, May 15, 2006
Backpacks, wish lists and things!
OK. So we are going on a Groot Trek and we have to carry everything we need for 31 days.
What do we pack?
Backpack list - No1: (a.k.a. The Wishlist - ± 12kg)
70L Backpack - and a sherpa!
1 pair Boots - 1 pair running Shoes - 1 pair hiking Sandals - 1 pair Slops
3 pairs Hiking socks - 2 pairs running socks - 2 pairs Secret socks - 2 pairs knee high Stockings
2 Cycle shorts - 2 running Shorts - 1 capri pants
1 track suit - 1 pair 2-in-one hiking trousers - 1 smart black trousers - rain pants
4 T-shirts - 1 smart shirt - 1 long sleeve shirt - 1 black thermal vest
1 chill cheater - 1 fleece jacket - 1 fleece wiast coat - rain jacket
6 prs panties - 4 bra tops - a sarong - pajamas
Hair dryer - mousse - make-up - creams - sunscreens - moisturiser etc
Sleeping bag
WHAAATTT????? NO SHERPA! NO BACK-UP CAR! NO HAIRDRYER????? ONTO PLAN "B"
Backpack list - No2 (aka Reality - ± 6kg)
35L backpack
1 pair Boots - 1 pair hiking Sandals
3 pairs Hiking socks
2 running Shorts
1 black trousers - rain pants
2 T-shirts - 1 long sleeve shirt
1 chill cheater - 1 fleece jacket - rain jacket
3 prs panties - 2 bra tops
sunscreens - moisturiser - lipstick
Sleeping bag
Oh well - this will just have to do. (Only 2 bras! 1 Pair of longs! No hairdryer!)